The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Holiday Treat
Looking for the perfect holiday cookie? These Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining the rich, creamy flavor of classic peanut butter dough with a decadent chocolate kiss center. Perfect for cookie swaps, holiday gatherings, or a cozy evening at home, these treats are incredibly easy to whip up even on your busiest days. With their iconic blossom shape and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they are sure to become a staple in your dessert rotation. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this sweet, nostalgic delight that captures the magic of the holiday season in every single bite! 🍪
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 30 cookies
📝 Ingredients List
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 30 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Mixing bowls
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cookie sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Small bowl for rolling dough in sugar
Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. 🥣
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Roll: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball, then roll the ball in a small bowl of granulated sugar to coat it evenly.
- Bake: Place balls on the cookie sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set. ⏲️
- The Blossom: Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
💡 Pro Tips Section
- Perfect Shape: If your dough is too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before rolling.
- Storage: Keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Chocolate Tip: Pop your chocolate kisses in the freezer for 15 minutes before starting the recipe so they hold their shape better when pressed into the warm cookies.
Variations
Feel free to experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew butter, or swap the milk chocolate kisses for dark chocolate or caramel-filled kisses for an extra decadent twist!
FAQ
Can I freeze the dough? Yes! You can freeze the rolled cookie balls before baking. Just add an extra minute or two to the baking time when baking from frozen.
Why did my chocolate kiss melt completely? Make sure you wait until the cookies are out of the oven to add the chocolate, and avoid putting them in a very hot oven after pressing the candy in.
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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, featuring a soft and chewy peanut butter dough rolled in sugar and topped with a decadent milk chocolate kiss. Simple to prepare and universally loved, these cookies offer a perfect balance of salty, nutty, and sweet flavors. With an iconic appearance and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they are an ideal addition to any cookie swap or festive gathering.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
30 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Gradually stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball, then roll the ball in a small bowl of granulated sugar to coat it evenly.
Place balls on the cookie sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
Let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Notes
If your dough is too soft to roll into balls, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping. Ensure your chocolate kisses are unwrapped before the cookies finish baking to ensure they can be placed immediately while the cookies are hot.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg